Afghan Hound (confirmed introduction )
Its appearance is fashionable and retro, and its temperament is expensive and elegant. In the hearts of many people, it is synonymous with nobility. It is also the pride of celebrities, models, high-end clubs, fashion magazines, etc. Overseas, it is the only dog breed that can participate in five-star hotels. Although it is banned in China, it cannot hinder its star-like charm. Let’s invite the “big star” of this issue-the Afghan Hound.
1. Introduction
The Afghan Hound, English name: Afghan Hound, is one of the oldest existing hound breeds. It is an aristocratic dog, distinguished from other dog breeds by its rich, fine, soft coat and a curved tail at the end. It has a noble appearance, aloof style, and no trace of ordinary or rough appearance. Its front is straight, its head held high proudly, its eyes staring into the distance as if looking back on the past. This kind of hound has foreign or oriental characteristics, rich complexion, long and silky smooth topknot, special shape of hair, very protruding hip bones, which is very popular, and people think of its hind legs and knee joints as being slightly exaggerated. The distorted image is due to its excessive hair. Many people call it the king of dogs.
2. Experience
The Afghan Hound is an ancient dog breed. There is a portrait of this dog in the paintings of Afghanistan 4,000 years ago. This dog was originally native to the Middle East, and was later spread to Afghanistan along the trade route, and was used to hunt gazelles, wolves, snow leopards and other animals.
In the 19th century in Afghanistan and its surrounding areas, Western countries invented the Afghan hound. In the late 19th century, the Afghan hound was first brought to Britain. This hound was originally used for tracking and hunting. Because this hound often leaves horses far behind, the Afghan Hound hunts "on its own" rather than relying on the hunter's guidance, thus training and becoming a model for its ability to think independently.
In the 1920s, a large number of "Bell Murray" Afghan hounds were sold to the United States. The American Kennel Club's Good Breed Register was opened to this hound. From October 1926, some of them Some have begun filing. In 1927, two of them became the first American Afghan Hounds.
Although the Afghan Hound was allowed to be registered as a good breed by the American Kennel Club in 1926However, there was never a club for this kind of hound. It was not until 1937 that a group of first-class breeders met at the Westminster Kennel Club Show and started preparations. After a year of reorganization, the American Afghan was created. Hound Club. In 1940, the club became a member of the American Kennel Club and held their first show.
In the novelty, because of the fashionable and retro appearance and expensive temperament of the Afghan Hound, it has become a synonym for "noble". Overseas, the Afghan Hound is the only dog breed that can join a five-star hotel. This dog breed has also become the pride of celebrities, models, high-end clubs, fashion magazines, etc.
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